Scuba Diving at Marathon Cape: Walls, Reefs & Ancient Wreck Relics

Marathon Cape is a rugged peninsula on the southern Evoikos Gulf, and the seabed here is as dramatic as the coastline. On this trip, a professional guide takes you on a shore dive along vertical rock formations, lively reefs and slopes scattered with relics of ancient maritime history. Pick one dive or two, relax between them, and come home with photos or video of your underwater day.

What is the Marathon Cape shore dive?

It’s a guided adventure dive for certified divers, entered from the shore rather than from a boat. Our guide leads you through the site and adapts the dive to the group, from easy-going shallow reefs with great visibility to deeper, more challenging slopes for experienced divers. With a maximum of 5 divers, you get a relaxed, personal and safe experience.

Where do we dive?

All dives take place around Marathon Cape, where the natural shape of the coast gives you quick access to depth right from the start. The guide picks the best spot for the day’s conditions and your group. Expect:

• Walls and boulders: dramatic underwater terrain to explore
• Reefs: rich Mediterranean marine life
• Slopes: areas with relics of ancient shipwrecks

What happens on the day?

If you’re staying in Nea Makri, we pick you up for free. At the dive center you show your certification card, fill in the health questionnaire and get fitted with your equipment. Your guide briefs the dive, then you head in and explore. On the double dive option, a surface interval of about 1.5 hours with refreshments and snacks gives you time to rest between dives. After the trip, you receive photos or video of your adventure.

Is it right for me?

Yes, if you’re a certified diver at any level. Newly certified divers get easy profiles, while experienced divers can ask for something more demanding.

• Certification: proof of certification is required for every diver.
• Health: all divers complete a health questionnaire. Conditions such as asthma or heart problems may prevent diving, so check with your doctor if unsure.
• Flying: do not dive within 12 hours of a flight.
• Group: maximum 5 divers.

New to diving? Ask us about a first dive experience instead.

What is included?

Professional certified dive guide, complete diving equipment, DAN insurance, photos or video, bottled water, juice or tea, biscuits or fruit, and free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in the Nea Makri area.

What should I bring?

Your certification card, swimwear and a towel. Bring your logbook if you have one, as it helps the guide plan the right dive. Everything else, including drinks and snacks, is provided.

When is the best time to go?

We dive all year round. Summer and early autumn bring the warmest water and long bright days. Spring and late autumn are quieter, and winter dives suit divers with proper exposure protection. All dives depend on sea conditions.

How to get there from central Athens

Marathon Cape is about 45 minutes from central Athens. A taxi takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes and costs around €35 to €45 one way. Staying in Nea Makri? Pick-up and drop-off are free. We send exact meeting details once your date is confirmed.

Good to know

• Groups of up to 5 divers only
• Choose a single dive (€55) or double dive (€100)
• Surface interval of about 1.5 hours on the double dive
• Free pick-up in the Nea Makri area
• Bring your certification card, swimwear and a towel